[NWPT48]The court is back in session, so I’ll just update this post if anything of importance happens, or I just plain get bored. You can also check out David Postman’s updates here.
Reminder: Goldy (and Snark) Radio
Stefan and I will be on The John Carlson Show, 570-KVI, at 3:15. I think we’re supposed to be discuss some election controversy or something, but I may just take the opportunity to finally, publicly declare my love for Stefan. Stay tuned.
Fraud
After months of focusing on the felon vote, the Republicans switched their focus to fraud, alleging that an 875-vote discrepancy between the number of absentee ballots counted in King County, and the number of absentee voters credited, constitutes evidence of fraud, specifically “ballot stuffing” by one or more KC officials. This allegation provides the basis for the R’s alternative theory
After the break, the Democrats immediately filed a motion that the fraud claim be excluded, as it was never part of any of the pre-trial pleadings. Judge Bridges gave the R’s time to prepare a written brief, and plans to rule on the D’s motion tomorrow, however he made a point of saying: “the court does not believe there is a fraud causation element to this case.” He also pointed out that the standard for fraud is “clear, cogent and convincing.” I think the R’s case fails on the “cogent” part alone.
Please put a bullet through my head (2:51 PM)
The only thing worse than reading a deposition yourself is having two attorney’s act one out in court, as Dale Foreman and Mark Braden are now tediously doing with Sam Reed’s deposition. I guess that’s why NBC never tried to spin off Law and Order: Deposition.
Carlson Show? (3:33 PM)
Well, John told me I’d be on the show with Stefan at 3:15, and yet I never got the call. Now John might claim this is the kind of human error or other irregularity that happens all the time, but if you ask me, it looks like fraud. Anyway, now I’m scheduled to be on at around 3:45pm. I think.
Defensiveness (4:03 PM)
Just finished with John. Boy do hate constantly being on the defensive, but then I guess that’s always been my role in this, huh? Anyway, I really don’t think the R’s made any ground today. So there.
Did Rossi suffer a “major blow”? (4:18 PM)
Hmm. Gregory Roberts of The Seattle P-I is reporting that the Republicans suffered a major setback today when the Judge ruled that they could not claim fraud. I think Gregory may have jumped the gun; Judge Bridges said that he would rule on this tomorrow, though I think he clearly telegraphed where he was leaning when he said “the court does not believe there is a fraud causation element to this case.”
Chris “Fraud”man?
Dale “Fraud”man????
The R’s have the D’s running in every direction. Funny.
chard @ 3
It’s not the D attorneys who are scrambling to write a brief tonight…
The R’s have the D’s running in every direction. Funny.
This is like the Seahawks losing to the Rams by 5 touchdowns and Mike Holmgren saying, “Well, we sure had ’em running in a lot of directions. Way to go, guys!”
Chardonnay is no one’s idea of a coach although she might make the cheerleading squad if she sheds, er, 350 lbs. or so.
Thanks for the link to Postman/times. Like we said, Liberal paper akin to its liberal blog counterpart.
We can just hope they fold and only this blog remains the mouthpiece of libs.
Righton, if the judge rules in favor of the Dems in this case, will you consider it a judge ruling on the merits of the case, or will you feel that the judge has a liberal bias?
Put a bullet through my head..
A listener on KVI is claiming more than 100% of the registered voters voted. What winger blog did she get that from?
Carlson says no ah err no that’s not correct. ah err no. ah..
Goldy–
I am awaiting your performance with baited breath!
Hopefully you will sound a bit better this time than your normally unharmonious blend of the 3 Chipmunks and Gilbert Gottfried! Hideous/repulsive!
Oh No!!
The neighborhood dogs have heard you.
OWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOH!
It is interesting to watch how many times the attorneys and judge and others look at the cameras. I suspect the whole scene, the rhetoric, the physical posturing, the facial expressions used to convey the proper emotional umph, would all disappear if the cameras were not in the room.
Prominent Liberal???
Wow Goldy, John and Kirby are constantly handing you compliments. you should really be nice to KVI. And you might want to tone down your rhetoric about conservatives.
Its funny, the local conservative radio guys are way more reasonable and social than their fans, who seem to be quite the churls
oh GAWD Goldy, you were late? I wondered what happen. But John is so nice to invite you back. ok lets review. slow down, take deep breaths and don’t interrupt. Good Home training. John does a better job keeping you in line than Kirby. Although Kirby is a sweetheart.
Good job, Goldy! Way to mix it up with a bit with Carlson!
Isn’t is ironic that those mean ol’ nasty conservative talk show hosts are the ones who give YOU the most air time.
What liberal talk show hosts have had you on Goldy?
Goldy–
Good job of making your case (even though I disagree, I understand the point you are making).
It will be interesting to see how Bridges rules on the FRAUD issues. When you look at the R’s original filings, clearly they are pointing at the issues they have brought up….however they did not clearly call it FRAUD. Not sure if that technicality will stop the Judge from looking at these issues or not.
The ball is in the R’s Court to tell Bridges clearly WHY he should look at these issues. Interesting.
However…..
Your fucking voice is offensive. Not what you say…but for God’s sake please take some voice lessons and learn to relax those vocal cords. Radio is about delivery. Frankly, I don’t particularly care for Carlson either. He stutters, is repetitive but is at least bearable for a couple hours.
When you asked if you could be on with Stefan tomorrow, you sounded like a 10-year-old wanting to sit on the bus with Stefan tomorrow.
Now, I know I am Cynical….no doubt. But this is constructive criticism. Voice lessons if you want to go on the air.
Not to get too postmodern here, but. . . .
This video is an apt metaphor for the election content—from the Rossi perspective.
http://www.frischerfisch.ch/video/bier01.mpg
yes, exercise that diaphram. These are BIG debut opportunities being handed to you on a silver platter. What if AM1090 talent scouts are listening? Don’t follow “the berendts” example. Yowza, did you hear him this morning yell at a caller for interupting him? He sounded like Teddy Kennedy, don’t you talk to me that way!
Finally a real human witness has been called! An R political consultant.
Durkan is taking him apart.
Patrick, do recall seeing this Dan Brady guy at the manual recount?
I hope you’re watching TVW.
BREAKING NEWS – SENATORS REACH DEAL TO AVOID “NUCLEAR OPTION”
Democrats will allow confirmation of 3 controversial judicial nominees, and Republicans will allow Democrats to block 2.
Reply to 21, yes.
My understanding is that Dan Brady is a lawyer who is employed on the State GOP staff.
sheesh – gone 5+ days to NH and back and return to find a giant snooze fest.
Reply to Silly Screen Name @ 25
You’re thoroughly confused. It’s the Republicans who want (and are taking) all of your money.